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Job Description Summary

Consulting Services, a part of GE Vernova, has offices in multiple countries and offers global clients (external & GE Vernova verticals) a wide range of solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. Consulting Services at GE Vernova is a team that has comprehensive global experience in power system studies including in-depth experience in analyzing shunt and series compensations including application of SVCs, FACTS, HVDC, synchronous condensers, STATCOMs, and power plant and transmission system dynamic controls. Our global team has extensive professional experience with leading power system simulation and analysis software tools such as PSLF, PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD, EMTP, ASPEN, ETAP, other commercial application tools, and many specialized in-house tools. Our team also has deep experience with voltage control and reactive planning issues as well as the tools and procedures that are most effective in studying them. We perform detailed steady state, voltage and transient stability studies of regional transmission systems, generation interconnections, and renewable generation impacts, as well as specialized studies for sub-synchronous resonance, and torsional and control interactions.

Job Description

Role Summary /Purpose

As a member of the Consulting Services Grid Integration and Stability (GIS) practice area, the selected candidate will be an active contributor to the GE Vernova business initiatives related to power systems and power electronics equipment and services to support energy transition.

This position is eligible for remote work within the United States.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, large industrial drives and FACTS.

• Supportcustomerswithpowersystemsengineeringexpertise;includingmodeling,analysis,equipmentdesign and specification,andfailuremodeanalysis

• Create,modifyandparametrizesimulationmodelsrepresentingGE Vernova inverter-based resource (IBR) productslike wind turbines,solarandbatterystorage

• Evaluategridcodecompliance standards and their impact on renewable energy projects in bulkpowersystems

• Supportdevelopment of transmissionanddistribution connected IBR and distributed energy resource (DER) productsforevolvingcodesandstandardsthroughparticipation in industrystandardsgroups

• Performpowersystemtransientstudies,anddetailedequipmentmodelingusingappropriate softwaretools

• Effectivelycommunicateresults to bothinternal and externalcustomers by preparingdetailedwrittenreportsandpresentationsdescribinganalysesperformed,solutionsdeveloped, and customer valuepropositions

• Enhanceindustryknowledgeandpresenttechnicalcontentinregionalforumsandconferences;serveas a thoughtleader in industryactivities

• Activelyparticipate in a workingenvironmentwhereteamwork,quality,customerservice and innovationareimportant

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’sdegree in electrical engineering or electricpowerengineering

• Minimum three (3) years of industry experienceperformingtransientanalysisusingsimulationtoolslikePSCAD/EMTDC and EMTP

• Minimum three (3) years of industry experiencewiththeuseandapplication of commonprogramminglanguages(e.g.Python,MATLAB, FORTRAN)

• Strong background in power system analysis

• Solid understanding of inverter-based resources (control system) design and application considerations

Eligibility Requirements

• Willingness to travelfor supportingprojectwork, meeting team members, attending industry standard working group meetings and conferences (up to 10%)

Desired Characteristics

• Excellentinterpersonalcommunicationskills(e.g.ability to effectivelycommunicate with all levels of GE Vernova andcustomer/plantstaff)

• Ph.D.degreeinelectricalengineering,electricpowerengineering, or relatedfield of study – no industry experience is required with this qualification

• Experience with steadystateanddynamicanalysisusinglargedatabasesimulationtoolslikePSS/E,PowerFactory,PSLF and use of programming languages like C and C++ is a plus

• Experience in creating and modifyingdynamicusermodelsinsimulationtoolslikePSS/E,PowerFactoryandPSLF is a plus

• Advancedexperienceinelectromagnetictransientsimulationtoolslike PSCAD/EMTDC,EMTP (e.g.FORTRANprogramming of user-writtenmodelsin PSCAD (“blackbox” models) and in EMTP, use of Python/MATLAB scripting toautomateexecutionandanalysis of multiplesimulations)

• Demonstratedapplication of complexmathematicsandengineering to real-world electricpowersystemproblems

• IEEE/CIGREpublishedarticlesrelated to powersystemsengineeringtopics,participation in industrystandardsworkinggroups

• Experience with Data Center related studies is a plus

• Project management experience is a plus​​

The base pay range for this position is 78,000 usd to 95,000 usd (potential flexibility for the right person). The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, geographical location, education, and skill set.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.